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KathyDePrater

Phone

480.219.9918

Email

kdeprater@thetitleagency.com

Address

3850 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018

Experience

35 Years

Background

Kathy DePrater brings 35 years of TITLE industry experience to her role as Chief TITLE Officer at the TITLE AGENCY. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and steady leadership, Kathy oversees complex residential and commercial transactions with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and risk prevention.

She specializes in commitments, amendments, document review, recording, and policy issuance, with a particular strength in identifying and preventing claims before they arise. Kathy believes that smooth closings are not the result of luck or speed, but of careful preparation, honest communication, and accountability at every stage of the process.

In her role, Kathy reduces chaos by maintaining open, consistent communication across all parties and ensuring that every document, signature, and recording package is thoroughly reviewed and correct. She defines accountability as taking responsibility, staying open to learning, and continuously improving systems to better serve both clients and colleagues.

Kathy was drawn to the TITLE AGENCY for its commitment to open communication and mutual respect, not just between departments, but across the entire organization. She firmly believes that when employees are supported and heard, clients are better served.

At the core of her work are honesty, integrity, and trust. Kathy understands that real estate is one of the most significant investments people make in their lives, and she takes pride in helping clients feel informed, protected, and confident during one of life's most important moments.

Areas of expertise
  • TITLE insurance
  • TITLE defects and curative
  • Vesting and ownership
  • Claims prevention
  • Recording and policy issuance

Specialties

  • · Complex TITLE review
  • · Commitments and amendments
  • · Vesting analysis (trusts, LLCs, community property)
  • · Identifying and resolving TITLE defects before closing

Markets served

Phoenix · Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Arcadia

Philosophy

Smooth closings are not luck. They come from careful preparation, honest communication, and accountability at every step.

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